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Which one of the following is the correct IUPAC name of the given coordination compound?

[Co(en)₃]³+

IUPAC Ligands Coordination compound

  1. tris(ethane-1,2-diamine) Cobaltate(III)

  2. tris(ethane-1,2-diamine) Cobalt(III) ion

  3. tri(ethane-1,2-diamine) Cobalt(III) ion

  4. tris(ethane-1,3-diamine) Cobalt (III) ion

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Correct Option: B

Which one of the following is the correct IUPAC name of the given coordination compound? [Pt(NH₃)₂Cl(NH₂CH₃)]Cl

IUPAC Ligands Coordination compound Polydentate

  1. Diamminechloridomethylammineplatinum(II)

  2. Diamminechloridomethylammineplatinum(I)

  3. Diamminemethylamminechloridoplatinum(I)

  4. Methylamminediamminechloridoplatinum(I)

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Correct Option: B